ヒポポタ
#0449Sinnoh · Generation 4
Hippopotas
ヒポポタスHippopotasHippo Pokémon
Ground
Though large and languid, Hippopotas is difficult to detect due to its tendency to burrow into and lurk beneath the soil. When agitated or excited, it expels sand from its nostrils. Pokédex, Legends: Arceus
- Height
- 0.8 m
- Weight
- 49.5 kg
- Abilities
- Sand Stream, Sand Force (hidden)
9Anime episodes
9Games found in
2Japanese cards
2007Anime debut
物語The Story
What the Pokédex says
- Legends: Arceus
Though large and languid, Hippopotas is difficult to detect due to its tendency to burrow into and lurk beneath the soil. When agitated or excited, it expels sand from its nostrils.
- Shield
This Pokémon is active during the day and passes the cold desert nights burrowed snugly into the sand.
- Sword
It moves through the sands with its mouth open, swallowing sand along with its prey. It gets rid of the sand by spouting it from its nose.
- Alpha Sapphire
It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
4 more entries from older games
- Omega Ruby
It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
- White 2
It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around 10.
- White
It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.
- SoulSilver
It shrouds itself in sand to ward off germs. It travels easily through the sands of the desert.
進化Evolution
The Hippopotas line
- Hippopotas → HippowdonLevel 34
生息地Where to find it
Found in 9 games
Regions: Sinnoh · Johto · Kalos · Galar
DiamondSinnoh3 locations
| Location | How | Level |
|---|
| Maniac Tunnel | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 22-25 |
| Ruin Maniac Cave · Ruin Maniac Cave (0–9 different Unown caught) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 22-23 |
| Ruin Maniac Cave · Ruin Maniac Cave (10–25 different Unown caught) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 22-24 |
PearlSinnoh3 locations
| Location | How | Level |
|---|
| Maniac Tunnel | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 22-25 |
| Ruin Maniac Cave · Ruin Maniac Cave (0–9 different Unown caught) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 22-23 |
| Ruin Maniac Cave · Ruin Maniac Cave (10–25 different Unown caught) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 22-24 |
PlatinumSinnoh3 locations
| Location | How | Level |
|---|
| Maniac Tunnel | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 24-26 |
| Ruin Maniac Cave · Ruin Maniac Cave (0–9 different Unown caught) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 22-24 |
| Ruin Maniac Cave · Ruin Maniac Cave (10–25 different Unown caught) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23-25 |
HeartGoldJohto1 location
| Location | How | Level |
|---|
| Johto Safari Zone | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 43 |
SoulSilverJohto1 location
| Location | How | Level |
|---|
| Johto Safari Zone | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 43 |
XKalos1 location
| Location | How | Level |
|---|
| Route 9 | Walking on rough terrain | 15-17 |
YKalos1 location
| Location | How | Level |
|---|
| Route 9 | Walking on rough terrain | 15-17 |
SwordGalar4 locations
| Location | How | Level |
|---|
| Dusty Bowl | Walking in the overworld | 42-60 |
| Dusty Bowl · Dusty Bowl (Max Den C), Dusty Bowl (Max Den H) | Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. | 15-30 |
| Giant's Mirror | Walking in the overworld | 42-60 |
| Route 6 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28-30 |
ShieldGalar4 locations
| Location | How | Level |
|---|
| Dusty Bowl | Walking in the overworld | 42-60 |
| Dusty Bowl · Dusty Bowl (Max Den C), Dusty Bowl (Max Den H) | Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. | 15-30 |
| Giant's Mirror | Walking in the overworld | 42-60 |
| Route 6 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 28-30 |
Encounter tables cover the main series through Sword & Shield. Newer titles are added as their data lands.
アニメIn the anime
9 episodes on record
First appearanceMass Hip-Po-Sis!DP044 · Diamond & Pearl · first aired in Japan August 23, 2007
Major appearances 3
Diamond & Pearl
- DP044Mass Hip-Po-Sis!迷子のヒポポタスを助けろ！2007
- DP065Sleight of Sand!パチリスはカバルドンの口の中！？2008
Movie
- M18Hoopa and the Clash of Ages光輪の超魔神 フーパ2015
Minor appearances · 6 episodes
Diamond & Pearl
- DP114Another One Gabites the Dust!ポケモンコンテスト！アケビ大会！！2009
- DP125Battling a Cute Drama!チェリンボ！けなげなバトル！？2009
Journeys
- JN005Mind-Boggling Dynamax!カビゴン巨大化！？ダイマックスの謎！！2019
- JN050A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!ガラルの化石！がっちゃんこ！！2021
Movie
- M11Giratina and the Sky Warriorギラティナと氷空の花束 シェイミ2008
- M19Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvelボルケニオンと機巧のマギアナ2016
Species data from the games via PokéAPI; anime appearances indexed from Bulbapedia. Artwork © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK. Not affiliated with Nintendo / The Pokémon Company.
Hippowdon
